About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Floriculture production. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Non-smoking. Work setting: Rural area. Various locations. Staff accommodation provided. Tasks: Clean the crops. Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards. Cut horticultural crops. Greenhouse cleaning. Mixing fertilizer. Weeding. Write daily basic progress reports. Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides. Mix and prepare soils. Plant bulbs and seeds. Pot and re-pot plants. Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings. Apply fertilizers. Report signs of insect or disease damage. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Clean work area. Type of product: Perennials. Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges. Equipment and machinery experience: Forklift. Garden tractors. Irrigation pumps and equipment. Mechanical sprayer. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime available.